Murky pattern of temperature keeps confusion alive
The ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) cycle plays a crucial role in shaping global weather patterns, particularly the Indian monsoon. However, recent anomalies in sea surface temperatures (SST) and wind patterns in the Pacific Ocean have created uncertainty regarding whether 2025-26 will be an El Niño or La Niña year. This ambiguity raises concerns about the reliability of monsoon forecasts, which are critical for […]
NASA astronauts stranded in space for nine months back on earth with a splashdown
Context : NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, along with Nick Hague (USA) and Aleksandr Gorbunov (Russia), returned to Earth after an unexpected nine-month stay in space. Relevance : GS 3(Space) Mission Overview Return to Earth Record-Breaking Stay Significance & Impact
US UK replace Gulf nations as top source of remittances
Context : Key Findings from RBI’s Report Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) , GS 3(Remittance) Rise of the U.S. & U.K. Decline in Gulf Contributions Reasons Behind the Shift Key Takeaways
Per capita income claims by States contradict high BPL population
Context :Supreme Court’s Observations Relevance : GS 2(Governance ,Social Justice) Petitioners’ Arguments Concerns Over Public Distribution System (PDS) Centre’s Stand on Food Security Key Takeaways
What are the different risks and rewards of using UAVs?
Why are UAVs seen as less of a threat? Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) , GS 3(Internal Security ,Technology) Recent Examples of UAV Usage and Responses Implications for India Conclusion
A regional divide in blue-collar worker migration from India
Context : Declining Migration from Southern & Western States: Relevance : GS 2(Social Justice) Changing Remittance Patterns: Migration Trends & Economic Implications: Policy & Governance Concerns:
V-P calls for debate on freebies, policy on efficient use of public investments
Context:Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Call for Debate: Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) Relevance
Current Affairs Quiz 20 March 2025
Current Affairs 20 March 2025
Content: V-P calls for debate on freebies, policy on efficient use of public investments Context:Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Call for Debate: Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) Relevance A regional divide in blue-collar worker migration from India Context : Declining Migration from Southern & Western States: Relevance : GS 2(Social Justice) Changing Remittance Patterns: Migration Trends & […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 March 2025
Content: A delimitation red flag — the lessons from J&K, Assam Context : Relevance : GS 2(Polity ,Governance, Federalism) Practice Question : Delimitation is a crucial exercise in ensuring fair political representation, but it also carries risks of demographic and communal manipulation. Analyze the recent delimitation exercises in Jammu & Kashmir and Assam, highlighting the […]